I threaded the cog and lock ring my self the way I have a couple of dozen times before. I have never had this problem before, I ride with no brakes but I don't ride aggressively I hardly ever skid its a waste of money, tires are not cheap. when braking I usually just slow my pedaling or if need be, do a skip stop. I guess what i am trying to say is it was business as usual until I got these alien wheels--I firmly believe the stripping of the hub was in no way shape or form my fault. O.K. I am over it. I will stop whining get a second job and buy a set of ultra premium hubs--seriously.